Favorite/best inner tube brand?

8451 · Post by **8451** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 2:46 pm

My 6.00x6 inner tubes are starting to show their age and I’ve had a couple flats already. I’ve been able to patch the tube every time but I’m getting the impression I’m just going to keep chasing it.

A quick look a Spruce shows a multitude of brand and price choices. Is there a recommended brand?

I have Cleveland wheels, if that makes any difference.

2356 · Post by **2356** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 4:50 pm

I have the Leak Guard tubes with the metal vale stems. They hold air very well. Got them at Desser tires.

2066 · Post by **2066** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 5:30 pm

+1 for Desser's Aero Classic Leakguards...they really do hold the air! Mac

Post by **6643** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:24 pm

Are you in advertising?

"Desser's Aero Classic Leakguards...they really do hold the air!"

2066 · Post by **2066** » Mon Sep 16, 2019 9:43 pm

6643 wrote: ↑Mon Sep 16, 2019 8:24 pm Are you in advertising?

"Desser's Aero Classic Leakguards...they really do hold the air!"

Not on purpose, but I'll admit to being easily entertained by stuff that works as advertised...and, they really do hold the air

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8451 · Post by **8451** » Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:50 am

The Desser Leak Guards are actually cheaper than most of the other brands - seems its the right way to go!

So I don’t have to start a new thread, does anyone know the part number for the cotter pin used on the axle nut? I’m coming up blank on it with the parts catalogs.

Post by **6643** » Wed Sep 18, 2019 8:05 am

8451 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 7:50 amSo I don’t have to start a new thread, does anyone know the part number for the cotter pin used on the axle nut?

AN380-4-3 (MS24665-351) Two are used on each wheel, 180 degrees apart from each other. You can use MS24665-360 if you want to use just one, but you'll have to bend it into a curve to get it through the axle.

8451 · Post by **8451** » Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:51 am

One more question: is it necessary to repack the bearings while I have the wheel split? I didn't previously when I was changing the flats but the fact I had my plane blocking a taxiway factored in.

8322 · Post by **8322** » Sun Sep 29, 2019 9:59 am

Keep em in good shape boys, and check that pressure! I blew one landing at KMKG a few weeks ago, didn't loop but couldn't get it off the runway either. Thank God for Mr Victor Grahn, how "lucky" could I be landing at his airport when I had a problem! I did delay him in leaving for convention from the blow out... My apologies there... I believe I'm not indebted for steak dinners whenever we are together now for life! lol.

But seriously folks, it was a major inconvenience, but luckily didn't deflate bad till just above taxi-speed, but could have turned out worse. His people there got me a new one and I flew it home a week later. I had visually inspected tires in preflight and looked fine. However after the blow out, I found that the one that didn't blow was down to 14psi, and "looked" fine, hardly noticeable to the eye compared to the "Just shy of 20" I usually use... I will for now on be checking em with a gauge on a regular basis...

Post by **6183** » Mon Sep 30, 2019 10:39 am

8451 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 18, 2019 10:51 am One more question: is it necessary to repack the bearings while I have the wheel split? I didn't previously when I was changing the flats but the fact I had my plane blocking a taxiway factored in.

Wouldn't hurt. It would give you a good chance to take a close look at the condition of the bearings.

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